Module Details

Module Code: CIVL6002
Title: Applied Mechanics
Long Title: Applied Mechanics
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module will provide the student with further topics in engineering mechanics. It covers beam bending theory, stress, strain and elasticity and hydrostatics.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Construct shear force and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate beams and frames.
LO2 Evaluate the geometrical properties of structural sections.
LO3 Solve problems of axial stress and strain using simple elastic theory.
LO4 Solve problems of hydrostatic forces on immersed plane surfaces
LO5 Conduct laboratory practicals and compile reports on results.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Shear Force & Bending Moment Diagrams
Graphical solutions of shear force and bending moment diagrams.
Centroid
Definition of centroid. Centroids of regular sections and determination of centroids of irregular sections.
Stress Analysis
Stress, strain, modulus of elasticity, factor of safety, Hookes Law.
Hydrostatics
Density, specific weight, pressure, resultant hydrostatic force on immersed plane areas.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework20.00%
End of Module Formal Examination80.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Laboratory tests and reports
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 80
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 3.00 3
Lab Contact Practical experiments Every Second Week 0.50 1
Tutorial Contact Problem solving Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material Every Week 2.50 2.5
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Delivery of module content Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact Practical experiments Every Second Week 0.50 1
Tutorial Contact Problem solving Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision of lecture material and independent learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.50
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • J. L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J.N. Bolton. (2016), Engineering Mechanics, 8th. Wiley, [ISBN: 1118807330].
  • Hannah J & Hillier M.J. (2000), Applied Mechanics, 3rd. Longman, [ISBN: 9780582256323].
  • State Examinations Commission. (2009), Mathematical Tables, Government Publications, [ISBN: 978140622832].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Oliver Murphy. (2008), Fundamental Applied Maths, 2nd. Folens, [ISBN: 9781847411877].
  • Durka, Morgan & Williams. (2010), Structural Mechanics, 7th. Longman, [ISBN: 0582431652].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CCIVL_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_CENVI_7 Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Engineering 2 Mandatory
CR_CCIVL_6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering 2 Mandatory